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Comparative International Research on Regional Economies

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust Limited is currently completing a procurement process for a project titled "Comparative International Research on Regional Economies", focusing on services within the general public services sector. The tender, which was initiated on 7 December 2018 and concluded with an award dated 14 January 2019, required desk-based research addressing regionalisation in an international context and its implications for inclusive economic benefit in Scotland. The principal activity in this process follows a successful open procurement method, with Oxford Economics being awarded a contract valued at £41,055, active until 29 March 2019.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in economic research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in regional economic development and policy analysis. Firms specialising in social research, economic consultancy, or data analysis would be well-placed to engage in similar tenders, helping to foster regional partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of economic strategies in Scotland. The insights derived from this research could significantly contribute to policy formation and implementation, offering a pathway for growth within these sectors.

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Notice Title

Comparative International Research on Regional Economies

Notice Description

SFT are seeking tenders from organisations to undertake primarily desk-based research in relation to three key strands: - Understanding regionalisation in an international context; - How regionalisation or regional policy can be pursued for inclusive economic benefit in Scotland; and - How developing regional economic partnerships can support well-functioning regional economies. Full details are set out in the ITT attached to this contract notice

Lot Information

Lot 1

SFT are seeking tenders from organisations to undertake primarily desk-based research in relation to three key strands: - Understanding regionalisation in an international context; - How regionalisation or regional policy can be pursued for inclusive economic benefit in Scotland; and - How developing regional economic partnerships can support well-functioning regional economies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566936
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341930
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,055 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315100800

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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